Good Night

a warm washcloth
soaked in the water many patient times
covered in soap, happy soap
scrubbed on her face until it shines pink and clean and sleepy
then washed again
dipped over and over by those calm, wrinkled hands
gently mopping up any water that got spilled over the edge of the bathtub
in the enthusiastic splashing.
a soft blanket
but not flannel
instead,
well loved cotton
yellow flowers covering it
tucked over a toddler who's eyes are fluttering closed
a small yawn
an owl hoots softly,
whispering,
              good
                     night.